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Waveland City Zoning Code

ARTICLE VI

- USE REQUIREMENTS BY DISTRICT

Sec. 601. - Use requirements for Residential District R-1.

Within a Residential R-1 District as shown on the "Zoning Map, City of Waveland, Mississippi," the following use provisions shall apply:

601.1

Uses Permitted.

A.

Detached single-family dwellings, but not including mobile homes or manufactured homes.

B.

Churches and related accessory buildings, provided they are located on a lot fronting a major artery or connecting route and are placed not less than fifty (50) feet from any property line with required off-street parking spaces separated by property lines by a planted buffer of at least ten (10) feet in width and an impenetrable fence not less than three (3) feet in height.

C.

Church bulletin boards, provided they not exceed twelve (12) square feet in area.

D.

Public and private schools offering general education courses.

E.

Golf courses and country clubs occupying an area of not less than forty (40) acres.

F.

Railroad right-of-way and passenger stations.

G.

Public utility stations such as electrical substations, sewage pumping stations, etc., provided that they are surrounded by an impenetrable fence at least eight (8) feet high, have a reasonable buffer zone on all four sides, and there is no storage of vehicles or equipment on the premises.

H.

Public parks and playgrounds.

I.

Customary signs in conjunction with residential usage, such as mailbox signs, names of residents and house numbers.

J.

Non-commercial greenhouses as an accessory use to a single-family home, provided that no structure, odor or dust-producing substance or use shall be permitted within one hundred (100) feet of any property line and that no products shall be publicly displayed or offered for sale.

K.

Accessory buildings (after completion of main dwelling), provided such shall be permitted only in a rear yard. Accessory buildings may contain up to five hundred (500) square feet.

L.

The renting of rooms within the residential structure provided that the number of persons so accommodated shall not exceed two (2).

M.

Customary home occupations, including the professional offices of a physician, dentist, musician, lawyer, architect, artist and engineer. All activity shall be conducted within the dwelling. There shall be no external evidence of such occupation except that a non-illuminated sign not more than five (5) inches by eighteen (18) inches attached to the mailbox may be displayed. The following criteria shall be employed to determine a valid home occupation:

1.

There shall be no one employed by the Home Occupation business other than members of the resident family and one other person.

2.

The use shall not generate pedestrian or vehicular traffic beyond that reasonable to the district in which it is located.

3.

There shall be no storage of equipment, materials, merchandise or supplies outdoors.

4.

The use shall not involve the display of signs other than those permitted in the district of which it is a part.

5.

An office for home occupational purposes shall be located in the main dwelling and shall not occupy more than one room therein.

6.

In no way shall the appearance of the structure be so altered or the conduct of the occupation within the structure be such that the structure may be reasonably recognized, either by color, materials, construction, lighting, sound, noises or vibrations, as serving a non-residential use.

N.

Model home utilized as a sales office located within developing subdivisions to be used for the promotion of original sales of lots and houses within that subdivision only.

601.2

Conditional Uses. The following uses may be permitted by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen, upon review and recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission with the procedures and under the conditions set forth in Article IX, provided such conditional uses shall comply with the height and area regulations and with the parking regulations for similar uses set out elsewhere in this Zoning Ordinance.

A.

Child care centers in private homes for no more than six (6) children.

B.

New cemeteries and the enlargement of existing cemeteries.

C.

Radio and television towers or antennas or cell towers.

D.

Municipal buildings.

E.

Accessory garage apartment or guest house which may not be separately rented or leased apart from the main structure. There shall be a minimum of four thousand (4,000) square feet of lot area above the minimum required for the principal structure.

F.

Accessory buildings that contain more than five hundred (500) square feet.

G.

Residential Planned Development Projects pursuant to Section 401.8.

H.

Uses not anticipated in this Ordinance which are otherwise consistent with the goals for and requirements of this zoning district.

601.3

Additional Requirements.

A.

Development plan review, consistent with the requirements and the process defined in Article VIII, is required for applicable uses.

B.

City of Waveland Design Guidelines Ordinance shall apply.

Sec. 602. - Use requirements for a Residential R-2 District.

Within a Residential R-2 District, as shown on the "Zoning Map, City of Waveland, Mississippi," the following use provisions shall apply:

602.1

Uses permitted.

A.

All residential uses permitted in the R-1 District.

B.

All non-residential uses permitted in the R-1 District, subject to the R-1 Use Requirements.

C.

Two-family dwellings, including the development of up to twelve (12) units requiring eight thousand five hundred (8,500) square feet per unit per lot.

D.

One (1) garage apartment, to be occupied by not more than one (1) family, provided that [in] such garage apartment there shall be a minimum of four thousand (4,000) square feet of lot area above the minimum required for the principal structure.

E.

Child care centers offering basic child care for no more than twelve (12) children.

F.

Senior adult care offering basic day care for no more than twelve (12) senior adults. Overnight stays are not allowed.

602.2

Conditional Uses. The following uses may be permitted by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen, upon review and recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission with the procedures and under the conditions set forth in Article IX, provided such conditional uses shall comply with the height and area regulations and with the parking regulations for similar uses set out elsewhere in this Ordinance.

A.

New cemeteries and enlargement of existing cemeteries.

B.

Radio and television towers or antennas or cell towers.

C.

Municipal buildings.

D.

In excess of twelve (12) two-family dwellings, including duplexes and semi-detached structures requiring eight thousand five hundred (8,500) square feet per unit per lot.

E.

Residential Planned Development Projects pursuant to Section 401.8.

F.

Uses not anticipated in this Ordinance which are otherwise consistent with the goals for and requirements of this zoning district.

602.3

Additional Requirements.

A.

Development plan review, consistent with the requirements and the process defined in Article VIII, is required for applicable uses.

B.

City of Waveland Design Guidelines Ordinance shall apply.

Sec. 603. - Use requirements for a Residential District (R-3).

Within a Residential R-3 District, as shown on the "Zoning Map, City of Waveland, Mississippi," the following use provisions shall apply:

603.1

Uses Permitted.

A.

Any use permitted in an R-2 District.

B.

Multifamily dwellings, including cooperative apartments and condominiums, requiring a minimum of seven thousand five hundred (7,500) square feet of land area per unit, and limited to twenty-four (24) units per lot.

C.

Rooming houses and boarding houses not catering to overnight visitors.

D.

Offices and clinics for medical or dental practice.

E.

Professional offices and studios, including executive, administrative, writing, clerical, stenographic and drafting uses, provided there be no sales, exterior displays, exterior storage of goods and materials, warehousing or indoor storage of goods or materials beyond that normally incidental to the above permitted occupations, and provided no more than fifteen (15) people be employed in any establishment on any one (1) lot.

F.

Private clubs and lodges, excepting those in which the conduct of commercial affairs plays a major role.

G.

Child care center.

H.

Senior adult care centers offering sitting services during the day. Overnight stays are not allowed.

603.2

Conditional Uses. The following uses may be permitted by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen, upon review and recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission with the procedures and under the conditions set forth in Article IX, provided such conditional uses shall comply with the height and area regulations and with the parking regulations for similar uses set out elsewhere in this Ordinance.

A.

New cemeteries and the enlargement of existing cemeteries.

B.

Radio and television towers or antennas or cell towers.

C.

Municipal buildings.

D.

Multifamily dwellings, including cooperative apartments and condominiums, requiring a minimum of seven thousand five hundred (7,500) square feet of land area per unit, and in excess of sixteen twenty-four (24) units or more per lot.

E.

Transitional Home.

F.

Residential Planned Development Projects pursuant to Section 401.8.

G.

Uses not anticipated in this Ordinance which are otherwise consistent with the goals for and requirements of this zoning district.

603.3

Additional Regulations.

A.

Development plan review, consistent with the requirements and the process defined in Article VIII, is required for applicable uses.

B.

City of Waveland Design Guidelines Ordinance shall apply.

Sec. 604. - Amenity incentives in residential districts.

The purpose of providing amenity incentives for the residential zoning districts R-2 and R-3 is to encourage the provision of specified amenities in connection with development in exchange for development bonuses such as higher permitted densities. The amenities can include the preservation of natural features such as natural drainageways, wetlands, lakes, woods and common space and floodplain, as well as the provision for the creation of a tree canopy.

604.1

Preliminary Site Plan Required. The Site Plan Review Committee shall have the authority to review site plans to determine whether an amenity complies with the provision of this Section, and if it does so comply, to grant the amenity incentive to which the applicant is entitled to under the provisions of this Section.

604.2

Procedures. An application for an amenity bonus shall be accompanied by a preliminary site plan and narrative presenting the following information:

A.

A written statement describing the amenity and location of the development for which the incentive is requested.

B.

Information including distances, dimensions, floor area, and any other information deemed applicable in order to determine whether an amenity qualifies for an amenity incentive and the amount of such amenity incentive.

C.

The type and amount of the amenity incentive that applicant is requesting along with the applicant's computation of such amount.

D.

A site plan drawn to scale incorporating the amenity incentive requested and illustrating the location and type of amenity to be provided.

The Site Plan Review Committee, in connection with the review of the site plan, shall determine whether an amenity to be provided complies with the provisions of this Section, and if so, shall approve the amenity incentive provided for in this Section. If the amenity to be provided for which the amenity incentive is requested does not comply with the provisions of this Section, the amenity shall be disapproved.

The applicant may appeal the decision of the Site Plan Review Committee with respect to the applicant's eligibility for an amenity incentive and the amount thereof to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen pursuant to Article X.

604.3

Amenity Incentives Allowed. The provision of the following amenities in the residential zoned districts R-2 and R-3 will qualify a residential development for the following increases in density, provided that the total density increase does not exceed ten percent (10%) of the maximum density permitted in the district where the property is located.

Amenity Density Increase
A. Additional permanent open space through public dedication, dedication to a Land Trust, or through the creation of homeowner's association. One-half of one (0.5) percent for each ten thousand (10,000) square feet of amenity provided up to a maximum of five (5) percent.
B. Preservation of site's natural features such as lakes, woods, and natural drainageways or drainage system and the provision of permanent access to and use of such natural features by providing amenities such as bike and pedestrian paths and nature trails. Preservation should be ensured through a deed restriction and through dedication to a Land Trust or public dedication, or the creation of a homeowner's association. One (1) percent for each ten thousand (10,000) square feet of amenity preserved or provided up to a maximum increase of ten (10) percent.
C. Provision of cluster development as an alternative to conventional lot-by-lot development in residential R-2 or R-3 zone districts, provided that the resulting permanent open space is preserved through public dedications, through dedication to a Land Trust, or through the creation of a homeowner's association. One (1) percent for each ten thousand (10,000) square feet of amenity preserved or provided up to a maximum increase of ten (10) percent.
D. Provision of a tree canopy, which will cover thirty (30) percent of the site within fifteen (15) years. One-quarter of one (0.25) percent for each ten thousand (10,000) square feet of amenity preserved or provided up to a maximum of two (2) percent.
E. Floodplain Preservation through public dedication or dedication to a Land Trust. One-half of one (0.5) percent for each ten thousand (10,000) square feet of amenity provided up to a maximum of five (5) percent.

 

Sec. 605. - Use requirements for the Coleman Limited District, (CO-1).

Within a Coleman Limited (CO-1) District as shown on the "Zoning Map, City of Waveland, Mississippi," the following provisions shall apply:

605.1

Uses Permitted.

A.

Any use permitted in an R-2 District.

B.

Any use that lawfully existed on August 28, 2005, on a site may continue or resume on said site.

C.

Enclosed premises for the retail sale of merchandise or services shall not exceed two thousand (2,000) square feet of gross floor area.

D.

Antique stores.

E.

Arts and craft supply stores.

F.

Art Galleries.

G.

Artist Studios.

H.

Bed and Breakfast facilities limited to six guest bedrooms.

I.

Book and stationary stores.

J.

Clothing stores.

K.

Florist shops.

L.

Jewelry stores.

M.

Marinas.

N.

Municipal buildings.

O.

Newspaper office.

P.

Open air markets.

Q.

Public parks.

R.

Professional offices and studios, including executive, administrative, writing, clerical, stenographic and drafting uses, provided there be no sales, exterior displays, exterior storage of goods or materials beyond those normally incidental to the above permitted occupations, and provided that not more than fifteen (15) people be employed in any one establishment.

S.

Specialty retail shops.

T.

Single-family and two-family residences above the ground floor commercial space.

U.

Parking lots, provided that they are paved so as to provide a durable and dustless surface and dispose of all surface water accumulation, and lighted with lighting so arranged as to illuminate the parking area and reflect away from any adjacent premise, and otherwise meet the requirements of Section 403.

605.2

Conditional Uses. The following uses may be permitted by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen, upon review and recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission with the procedures and under the conditions set forth in Article IX, provided such conditional uses shall comply with the height and area regulations and with the parking regulations for similar uses set out elsewhere in this Ordinance.

A.

Radio and television towers or antennas or cell towers.

B.

Development of more than twelve (12) two-family residential dwellings structures requiring eight thousand five hundred (8,500) square feet per unit.

C.

Uses not anticipated in this Ordinance which are otherwise consistent with the goals for and requirements of this zoning district.

605.3

Additional Regulations.

A.

Development plan review, consistent with the requirements and the process defined in Article VIII, is required for applicable uses.

B.

City of Waveland Design Guidelines Ordinance shall apply.

Sec. 606. - Use requirements for the Coleman Open (CO-2) District.

Within a Coleman Open (CO-2) District as shown on the "Zoning Map, City of Waveland, Mississippi," the following provisions shall apply:

606.1

Uses Permitted.

A.

Any use permitted in the CO-1 Zoning District, except that the retail square footage limits in Section 604.1.C shall not apply. However, in the CO-2 district enclosed premises for the retail sale of merchandise or services shall not exceed five thousand (5,000) square feet of gross floor area.

B.

Any use that lawfully existed as of August 28, 2005, on a site may continue or resume on said site.

C.

Multifamily dwellings consistent with the Minimum Lot Area chart from Article VII.

D.

Single-family and two-family residences above the ground floor.

E.

Bakeries, limited to the retail sales of baked goods.

F.

Federal, state, county and local government offices.

G.

Convenience stores.

H.

Drug stores.

I.

Financial institutions.

J.

Flea markets.

K.

Grocery stores occupying not more than four thousand (4,000) square feet of sales space.

L.

Laundries, self-service or automatic, and laundry and dry cleaning pick-up stations.

M.

Marine supply stores (retail).

N.

Offices or clinics for medical or dental practice.

O.

Restaurants.

P.

Souvenir shops.

Q.

Theaters limited to two hundred (200) seats.

606.2

Conditional Uses. The following uses may be permitted by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen, upon review and recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission with the procedures and under the conditions set forth in Article IX, provided such conditional uses shall comply with the height and area regulations and with the parking regulations for similar uses set out elsewhere in this Zoning Ordinance.

A.

Radio and television towers or antennas or cell towers not exceeding thirty-five (35) feet in height.

B.

Health club/gymnasium, health spa.

C.

Gas pumps as an accessory to a convenience store.

D.

Multifamily dwellings, including cooperative apartments and condominiums requiring a minimum of seven thousand five hundred (7,500) square feet of land area per unit in excess of twenty-four (24) units.

E.

Commercial building larger than five thousand (5,000) square feet.

F.

Bars, taverns, and night clubs.

G.

Uses not anticipated in this Ordinance which are otherwise consistent with the goals for and requirements of this zoning district.

606.3

Additional Regulations.

A.

Development plan review, consistent with the requirements and the process defined in Article VIII, is required for applicable uses.

B.

City of Waveland Design Guidelines Ordinance shall apply.

Sec. 607. - Use requirements for a Manufactured Home Park District, M-1.

Within a Manufactured Home Park District, as shown on the "Zoning Map, City of Waveland, Mississippi," the following use provisions shall apply:

607.1

Uses Permitted.

A.

Any use permitted in an R-3 Multifamily District.

B.

Manufactured Home Park, pending issuance of a Zoning Permit and meeting the standards prescribed within this Zoning Ordinance Section 606.3.C.

607.2

Conditional Uses. The following uses may be permitted by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen, upon review and recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission with the procedures and under the conditions set forth in Article IX, provided such conditional uses shall comply with the height and area regulations and with the parking regulations for similar uses set out elsewhere in this Zoning Ordinance:

A.

Any use listed as conditional in an R-3 Multifamily District.

607.3

Additional Regulations.

A.

Development plan review, consistent with the requirements and the process defined in Article VIII, is required for applicable uses. In addition to information required for the Development Plan, applicants for a Manufactured Home Park shall submit the following information:

1.

Name and address of applicant.

2.

Name and location of the Manufactured Home Park.

3.

Dimensions and locations of all lot lines, roads and easements. Each manufactured home lot shall be numbered.

4.

Contour lines to indicate slops and drainage.

5.

Location of all utilities, including public and private water, sewage, drainage and electrical facilities and easements.

6.

Public areas such as visitors' parking, recreational areas, etc., if such areas are proposed.

7.

Large scale plan of one typical manufactured home lot showing location, automobile parking space, size and location of pad, etc.

8.

Location of planting for landscaping purposes or as required for protective buffer purposes as a special condition.

B.

All Manufactured Home Parks shall conform to the following standards for development:

1.

All Manufactured Home Parks shall include lots for at least ten (10) manufactured or mobile homes.

2.

Each manufactured or mobile home shall have a lot of at least four thousand (4,000) square feet if connected with a public sewer or nine thousand (9,000) square feet if not connected with a public sewer.

3.

No manufactured or mobile home shall be located closer than twenty (20) feet to another mobile home.

4.

A road with pavement at least twenty (20) feet wide shall provide direct access to a public street and to each manufactured or mobile home lot. The area occupied by the road shall not fulfill part of the area requirements for any lot. All roads shall be designed to enable the movements of manufactured homes entering the park to reverse directions without having to back more than one manufactured home length.

5.

Two (2) paved automobile parking spaces shall be provided on every manufactured or mobile home lot. The parking spaces will measure ten feet (10) wide by twenty (20) feet deep and will be adjacent to the manufactured or mobile home.

6.

All Manufactured Home Parks shall conform to the State Board of Health Regulations which prescribes standards for water supply, sewage disposal and other facilities. Each Manufactured Home Park shall be adequately drained so that no manufactured home or mobile home lot shall be subject to the collection of storm water.

7.

Manufactured Home Parks shall be surrounded by a buffer strip at least fifteen (15) feet in depth on the sides and rear, and fifty (50) feet in depth along the front measured from the street right-of-way lines; provided, however, that no side or rear buffer is required between adjacent Manufactured Home Parks. The interior twenty (20) feet of a fifty (50) foot front buffer may be used for interior street, road or driveway.

8.

Buffers shall otherwise be unoccupied except for landscaping, utility facilities, signs or entrance ornamentation.

9.

A minimum of five (5) percent of the gross land area of the Manufactured Home Park shall be required for recreational purposes.

10.

All streets, roadways and driveways within the park shall meet the minimum construction standards recommended by the City Engineer.

11.

All streets, roadways and driveways within the park shall be adequately lighted at night.

12.

No Manufactured Home Park district shall contain less than five (5) acres.

13.

No part of a manufactured or mobile home or a facility will be closer than ten (10) feet to the Manufactured Home Park street.

14.

A manufactured or mobile home stand (pad) is required for each manufactured or mobile home lot. Each pad shall be well drained, uniformly graded and compacted as approved by the City Engineer.

C.

City of Waveland Design Guidelines Ordinance shall apply.

D.

Issuance of Zoning Permit. The Planning and Zoning Commission may recommend reasonable conditions for a Manufactured Home Park pending approval by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen, who upon their decision may direct the Zoning Official to issue a zoning permit. A zoning permit shall not be issued until the Zoning Official has received written authorization from the Board of Mayor and Aldermen, and the applicant shall not start construction until he has also obtained a valid construction permit from the State Department of Health as required by the Mississippi Revised Statutes.

E.

Issuance of Certificate of Occupancy. The Building Official shall issue a Certificate of Occupancy only after the Building Official has determined that the Manufactured Home Park was prepared according to all applicable regulations and conditions. The applicant must also obtain a valid permit to operate from the State Department of Health as required by Mississippi Revised Statutes.

Sec. 608. - Use requirements for a Neighborhood Business District, C-1.

Within a Commercial C-1 District, as shown on the "Zoning Map, City of Waveland, Mississippi," the following use provisions shall apply. The purpose of this district is to provide retail shopping for everyday needs and personal services to serve the surrounding residential area. The height of buildings, location and use will not adversely affect nearby residences. Generally, the districts are located at the intersections of major streets within residential areas.

608.1

Uses Permitted.

A.

Light rail and passenger rail.

B.

Federal, state, county and local government offices and buildings.

C.

Restaurants.

D.

Retail dry goods, variety, appliance, hardware and tobacco sales.

E.

Barber shops, beauty salons and other personal service establishments.

F.

Office buildings and personal services.

G.

Public parks.

H.

Newspaper offices.

I.

Parking areas located on the same site as the business served and the parking area shall be of a durable and dustless surface so as to dispose of all surface water accumulation. Lights so used to illuminate the parking area will be so arranged as to reflect away from adjacent premises.

J.

Laundry and dry cleaning pick-up stations.

K.

Florist shops.

L.

Book shop or stationary store.

M.

Drug stores.

N.

Music store.

O.

Office supply store.

P.

Jewelry store.

Q.

Child care facility or nursery school.

R.

Clubs and lodges.

S.

Bakery.

T.

Convenience store.

U.

Dwelling located on the second floor of the business.

V.

Art or photo studio.

W.

Bed and breakfast.

X.

Repair or service shops for repair and servicing of bicycles, electrical, radio, television, appliances, keys and similar articles with all repairs taking place solely inside the building.

Y.

Any use allowed in an R-2 Zone, with the exception of public and private schools.

Z.

Non-residential building of 5,000 square feet of gross floor area or less.

608.2

Conditional Uses. The following uses may be permitted by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen, upon review and recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission with the procedures and under the conditions set forth in Article IX, provided such conditional uses shall comply with the height and area regulations and with the parking regulations for similar uses set out elsewhere in this Zoning Ordinance.

A.

Clinic.

B.

Club, lodge or country club.

C.

Schools, public or private.

D.

Theaters, but not drive-in theaters.

E.

Radio and television towers or antennas or earth stations.

F.

Health club/gymnasium, health spa.

G.

Music or dancing academy.

H.

Gas pumps as an accessory to a convenience store.

I.

Car wash.

J.

Multifamily dwellings, including cooperative apartments and condominiums requiring a minimum of eight thousand five hundred (8,500) square feet of land area per unit for twelve (12) units or more located on a lot.

K.

Non-residential building larger than five thousand (5,000) square feet of gross floor area.

L.

Uses not anticipated in this Ordinance which are otherwise consistent with the goals for and requirements of this zoning district.

608.3

Additional Regulations.

A.

Development plan review, consistent with the requirements and the process defined in Article VIII, is required for applicable uses.

B.

City of Waveland Design Guidelines Ordinance shall apply.

Sec. 610. - Use requirements for a Commercial Highway District, C-3.

The purpose of this district is to provide for retail and service outlets serving not only nearby residential areas, but distant areas as well and especially the needs of through highway traffic. The districts are located primarily along heavily travelled state and federal highways. Within a Commercial C-3 District as shown on the "Zoning Map, City of Waveland, Mississippi," the following use provisions shall apply:

610.1

Uses Permitted.

A.

Comprehensive Auto Repair, provided that these and other operations shall be conducted within a building enclosed on at least three (3) sides, provided further that, if the building is located within fifty (50) feet of a lot in a residential zone with no intervening street, the wall of the building nearest such zone shall have no opening other than doors or stationary windows, and such doors shall be permitted only if the building is adjacent to an alley and the doors may be opened only at intervals necessary for ingress and egress.

B.

Auto sales, provided that all repair and servicing shall be done within an enclosed building subject to Subsection 609.1.A (see above).

C.

Laundries, self-service or automatic, and laundry pick-up stations.

D.

Mortuaries or funeral home.

E.

Feed stores, including accessory storage of liquid or solid fertilizers.

F.

Motels.

G.

Drive-in theaters.

H.

Drive-in eating establishments where customers may or may not dine within their automobiles.

I.

Wholesale fruit markets.

J.

Commercial nurseries.

K.

Pawn shops.

L.

Dry cleaning and pressing establishments where cleaning and pressing is done on the premises.

M.

Gasoline service stations.

N.

Restaurants drive-in or otherwise, bars, taverns, and night clubs.

O.

Building material yards.

P.

Public utility stations and facilities.

Q.

All commercial uses permitted in C-1 district.

R.

Animal and veterinary clinics.

S.

Bus terminal or service facility.

T.

Contractor's storage (storage of contractor's materials, vehicles and trailers).

U.

Department or discount store.

V.

Farm implements and heavy equipment sales and repair services establishments.

W.

Flea markets, indoor.

X.

Lawn, tree or garden services.

Y.

Parking, automobile parking lot or parking garage.

Z.

Plumbing shop.

AA.

Radio and television towers, antennas, or cell towers not exceeding thirty-five (35) feet in height.

BB.

Recreational center, arcade with video and pinball games.

CC.

Schools, public and private.

DD.

Tanning salons.

EE.

Vehicle wash and car wash.

FF.

Machine shops.

GG.

Massage therapist in conjunction with a beauty or nail salon, barber shop, hair stylist or medical office.

HH.

Pawn shop.

II.

Multifamily development up to forty-eight (48) units with a minimum of two thousand (2,000) square feet per unit on a lot.

JJ.

Grocery store.

KK.

Health club, gymnasium/health spa.

LL.

Theaters.

MM.

Non-residential building of not less than one thousand (1,000) square feet of gross floor area and not more than twenty thousand (20,000) square feet of gross floor area.

NN.

Off-Premises Outdoor Advertising Sign on US Highway 90 and Mississippi Highway 603 which meets the requirements defined in Section 405.10.D.

610.2

Conditional Uses. The following uses may be permitted by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen, upon review and recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission with the procedures and under the conditions set forth in Article IX, provided such conditional uses shall comply with the height and area regulations and with the parking regulations for similar uses set out elsewhere in this Ordinance.

A.

Amusements, commercial outdoor.

B.

Auditorium/conference center.

C.

Church.

D.

Collection, storage and transport of used oil products.

E.

Contractor's yard or storage, outdoor.

F.

Flea markets, outdoor.

G.

Laboratories.

H.

Mini-warehouses:

1.

The site must contain a minimum of two (2) acres, but no more than five (5) acres.

2.

The minimum distance between buildings shall be twenty-five (25) feet.

3.

One parking space for each fifty (50) compartments must be provided.

4.

All driveways, parking, loading and vehicle circulation areas shall be paved.

5.

A minimum six (6) foot high fence shall be erected, the composition of which shall be approved by the Building Official.

6.

Only one (1) sign is allowed.

7.

Only dead storage is allowed, no transfer and storage business will be allowed.

8.

No explosives, radioactive, or other hazardous materials will be sited on the premises.

I.

Processing and manufacturing incidental to a retail establishment but which creates no noticeable adverse effects to surrounding property owners or tenants.

J.

Manufactured home sales, service, repair and storage facilities, including camping trailers, tents, and touring vans, but not including a manufactured or mobile home park and not allowing storage of damaged manufactured or mobile homes or damaged recreational vehicles or travel trailers.

K.

Retail service truck route center.

L.

Multifamily residential complexes, located with access on a collector or minor arterial roadway in excess to forty-eight (48) units per lot.

M.

Buildings with more than twenty thousand (20,000) square feet of gross floor area.

N.

Buildings with less than one thousand (1,000) square feet of gross floor area.

O.

Recreational vehicle parks. The following requirements must be met to operate a recreational vehicle park:

1.

Density of the site shall not exceed fifteen (15) recreational vehicles sites per acre.

2.

The minimum size of the area for each recreational vehicle shall be a minimum of one thousand five hundred (1,500) square feet.

3.

A paved or graveled parking pad at least twelve (12) feet by forty (40) feet shall be provided for each recreational vehicle site.

4.

Each recreational vehicle site shall be a minimum of fifteen (15) feet wide.

5.

There shall be a minimum of ten (10) feet between successive recreational vehicles.

6.

Front, rear and side yard setbacks for management and accessory structures on the site shall be the same as those required in R-1 Zoning District.

7.

A twelve (12) foot wide paved or graveled path shall be provided from the Park road to the pad and parking spaces.

8.

Roads within the recreational vehicle park shall be paved according to standards established by the City of Waveland. No two-way roads within the recreational vehicle park shall be less than twenty-five (25) feet wide and one-way roads shall not be less than fifteen (15) feet wide.

9.

The recreational vehicle park shall be screened from all other adjoining properties and from all public roadways or rights-of-way with a six (6) foot opaque fence. Additionally, sustainable landscaping shall be installed along the fence that fronts major public roadways.

10.

Electrical, water, sewer, and solid waste utility services shall be provided to each recreational vehicle site. All utilities shall be placed underground.

11.

Fire protection measures shall be provided as approved by the Waveland Fire Chief.

12.

A central trash collection area shall be provided, and it shall be screened from view.

13.

One washer and dryer will be provided for every twenty (20) spaces designated for recreational vehicles.

14.

Sanitary restrooms facilities shall be provided on site. One shower, sink and toilet shall be provided for every twenty (20) spaces designated for recreational vehicles. The sanitary restroom facility shall have hot and cold running water and the toilets shall be water flush type.

15.

Space for recreational activities in the amount of two thousand (2,000) square feet shall be provided within the recreational vehicle park for use by park visitors. The space between the recreational vehicle pads shall not be counted toward the required recreational space.

16.

A centrally located public telephone shall be provided for the use of park visitors.

17.

For each one hundred (100) vehicles, there shall be one site reserved and equipped solely for receiving discharge from the vehicles. This discharge facility shall be located so as not to present unpleasantness to tenants and neighboring residents or businesses.

18.

The applicant for the recreational vehicle park shall be responsible for installing and maintaining at its expense any waste lift stations required by the City of Waveland.

19.

A minimum of one and one-half (1 ½) parking spaces for each recreational vehicle shall be provided per site with at least one (1) parking space at each site. All parking shall be paved or graveled.

20.

Recreational vehicles shall be occupied solely by the registered owner of the vehicle and their immediate family; and the recreational vehicle may not be sublet by the vehicle owner(s) or by the management of the recreational vehicle park.

21.

Persons occupying vehicles shall not occupy any space for a period exceeding ninety (90) days in any twelve (12) month period, nor shall the cumulative occupancy by such persons in different spaces exceed a total of one hundred and twenty (120) days in any twelve (12) month period. The recreational vehicle park manager shall maintain a log of the names and dates of occupancy of spaces and make such log available to Waveland officials.

22.

All vehicles within the recreational vehicle park shall be kept mobile so they can be evacuated on a one-hour notice.

23.

No permanent structures shall be attached to a recreational vehicle or installed within the Recreational Vehicle Park other than buildings for park management, laundry, sanitary and recreational purposes.

24.

Prior to the issuance of any permit for construction on the site, the Planning and Zoning Commission shall review and the Board of Mayor and Aldermen shall approve a comprehensive site plan for the facility.

P.

Uses not anticipated in this Ordinance which are otherwise consistent with the goals for and requirements of this zoning district.

610.3

Additional Regulations.

A.

Development plan review, consistent with the requirements and the process defined in Article VIII, is required for applicable uses.

B.

City of Waveland Design Guidelines Ordinance shall apply.

Sec. 611. - Use requirements for Planned Industrial Park District, I-1.

Within a Planned Industrial Park District as shown on the "Zoning Map, City of Waveland, Mississippi," the following use provisions shall apply:

611.1

Uses Permitted. The owner or owners of any contiguous and compact tract of land shall submit to the Planning and Zoning Commission a petition for the rezoning and subsequent exclusive use and development of all such tracts of land as Planned Industrial Park District.

In a Planned Industrial Park District, no building or structure shall hereafter be erected, constructed, re-constructed or altered until such use, erection, construction, re-construction or alteration shall have been specifically authorized by the governing authority, after study and recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission.

Any industrial use, upon recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission and the approval by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen, may be permitted in a Planned Industrial Park District, provided no nuisance will result with regard to excessive:

A.

Smoke and other particulate matter.

B.

Noise.

C.

Odor.

D.

Fire or explosive hazard.

E.

Gases.

F.

Glare or heat.

G.

Vibration.

H.

Water pollution.

I.

Other factors detrimental to the health, safety and welfare of the area.

611.2

Special Requirements. The Planning and Zoning Commission shall determine that the conditions listed above are met before recommending approval to any use in a Planned Industrial Park District, pursuant to this Section; the applicant shall be required to furnish:

A.

Overall development plan.

B.

Data describing all processes and equipment involved in the proposed use.

C.

Plans showing location and design of structures, delivery points, loading and storage areas, walls, fences, screen planting, signs, lighting devices and pedestrian walks.

D.

Plans illustrating adequate off-street parking according to standards established by the Planning and Zoning Commission.

E.

Traffic routing system so designed as to minimize nuisance effects due to the generation of traffic to and from the use.

F.

Comprehensive landscaping plan.

G.

Any other information that the Planning and Zoning Commission may need to adequately consider the effect the proposed uses may have upon the cost of providing adequate service to the area.

The Planning and Zoning Commission shall further determine that the uses proposed for any Planned Industrial Park District shall be compatible with the adjacent and nearby uses of land and that they are consistent with the intent and purposes of this Zoning Ordinance to promote the public health, safety, morals and general welfare.

611.3

Off-Street Parking and Loading Requirements. The off-street parking and loading requirements shall conform to Article IV, General Requirements.

611.4

Signs and Off-Premises Outdoor Advertising. Signs and Off-Premises Outdoor Advertising Signs shall conform to Article IV, General Regulations.

611.5

Additional Regulations.

A.

Development plan review, consistent with the requirements and the process defined in Article VIII, is required for applicable uses.

B.

City of Waveland Design Guidelines Ordinance shall apply.

Sec. 612. - Use requirements for a Light Industrial District, I-2.

This industrial district is intended primarily for production and assembly plants that are conducted so the noise, odor, dust and glare of each operation are properly controlled. Within a Light Industrial District as shown on the "Zoning May Map, City of Waveland, Mississippi," the following use provisions shall apply:

612.1

Uses Permitted.

A.

Armory.

B.

Automobile and truck maintenance shops and garages.

C.

Automobile and truck laundry, including steam cleaning.

D.

Automobile and truck dealership.

E.

Automobile storage.

F.

Automobile and truck body repair.

G.

Battery manufacture.

H.

Beverage manufacturer.

I.

Billboard.

J.

Carting, express, hauling and storage.

K.

Clothing manufacture.

L.

Cold storage plant.

M.

Concrete and concrete products manufacture.

N.

Contractor's storage yard for vehicles, equipment, materials and/or supplies.

O.

Compounding of cosmetics, toiletries, drugs and pharmaceuticals.

P.

Animal Shelter.

Q.

Dry cleaning.

R.

Electroplating.

S.

Elevator maintenance and service.

T.

Farming and truck gardening, nursery and greenhouse for growing or propagation of plants, trees and shrubs.

U.

Feed store.

V.

Food locker plant.

W.

Manufacturing of food products, including beverage blending or bottling, bakery products, candy manufacture, dairy products and ice cream, fruit and vegetable processing and canning, packing and processing of meat and poultry products, but not distilling or brewing of beverages or slaughtering of poultry or animals.

X.

Food products, wholesale storage and sale.

Y.

Foundry.

Z.

Freight depot, railway and/or truck.

AA.

Frozen food plant.

BB.

Fruit and produce, wholesale.

CC.

Hardware manufacture.

DD.

Hatchery.

EE.

Hosiery mill.

FF.

Laboratory.

GG.

Laundry.

HH.

Lumber yard and building materials.

II.

Machine shop.

JJ.

Machinery, tools and construction equipment, sales and service.

KK.

Mattress manufacturing and rebuilding.

LL.

Metal sharpening.

MM.

Metal products fabrication.

NN.

Millinery manufacture.

OO.

Millwork and similar wood products manufacture.

PP.

Novelty and souvenir manufacture.

QQ.

Office equipment and supplies manufacturer.

RR.

Oil well supplies and machinery.

SS.

Packing and gasket manufacture.

TT.

Painting and decorating contractor.

UU.

Paper products manufacture.

VV.

Paper supplies, wholesale.

WW.

Passenger depot, railway or bus.

XX.

Pipe storage.

YY.

Plumbing shop.

ZZ.

Printing, publishing and allied industries.

AB.

Railroad facilities.

AC.

Restaurant supplies sales.

AD.

Restaurant.

AE.

Riding academy.

AF.

Roofing and sheet metal shop.

AG.

Rug cleaning.

AH.

Shoe manufacture.

AI.

Sign shop.

AJ.

Sporting goods store, wholesale.

AK.

Taxidermist.

AL.

Toy manufacture.

AM.

Trailer sales.

AN.

Transit vehicle storage and servicing.

AO.

Trade school.

AP.

Venetian blind and metal awning fabricating and cleaning.

AQ.

Water distillation.

AR.

Water storage.

AS.

Water or sewerage pumping station.

AT.

Welding shop.

AU.

Well drilling company.

AV.

Wholesale and warehousing.

612.2

Conditional Uses. Uses Permitted upon Review and Recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission include other similar light manufacturing uses.

612.3

[Off-Street Parking and Loading Requirements.] Off-Street Parking and loading Requirements shall conform to Article IV, General Regulations.

612.4

[Signs and Off-Premises Outdoor Advertising.] Signs and Off-Premises Outdoor Advertising Signs shall conform to Article IV, General Regulations.

612.5

Additional Regulations.

A.

Development plan review, consistent with the requirements and the process defined in Article VIII, is required for applicable uses.

B.

City of Waveland Design Guidelines Ordinance shall apply.

Sec. 613. - Use requirements for a Heavy Industrial District, I-3.

This industrial district is intended to provide for heavy industrial use. Within a Heavy Industrial District, as shown on the "Zoning Map, City of Waveland, Mississippi," the following use provisions shall apply:

613.1

Uses Permitted.

A.

Any use permitted in I-2 Light Industrial District.

B.

Abrasives manufacture.

C.

Accessory Use.

D.

Acetylene gas manufacture and/or storage.

E.

Alcohol distillation and/or storage.

F.

Ammonia, bleaching power and chlorine manufacture.

G.

Asphalt product manufacture.

H.

Automobile and truck body manufacture.

I.

Billboard.

J.

Boiler or tank works.

K.

Brewery.

L.

Caustic soda manufacture.

M.

Celluloid manufacturer.

N.

Chemical (heavy or industrial) manufacturer and/or processing.

O.

Cotton compress.

P.

Cotton ginning and baling.

Q.

Dye stuff manufacturer.

R.

Electric power generating station.

S.

Fungicides manufacture.

T.

Glass manufacture.

U.

Grain drying or feed manufacture from refuse, mash or grain.

V.

Grain milling, storage and elevators.

X.

Graphic manufacture.

Y.

Hair products manufacturer or processing.

Z.

Hardware manufacture.

AA.

Incinerator.

BB.

Insulation manufacture or fabrication.

CC.

Linoleum manufacture.

DD.

Oil and fats (animal and vegetable) manufacture.

EE.

Paints, pigments, enamels, japans, lacquers, putty, varnished, whiting and wood filler, manufacture or fabrication.

FF.

Paper, pulp, cellulose and rayon manufacture.

GG.

Plastics manufacture.

HH.

Potash works.

II.

Rock crusher.

JJ.

Sand and Gravel Storage Yard.

KK.

Saw mill or planing mill.

LL.

Sewage disposal plants.

MM.

Soda and washing compound manufacture.

NN.

Shipbuilding.

OO.

Stone cutting.

PP.

Sugars and starches manufacture.

QQ.

Syrup manufacture.

RR.

Tar distillation or manufacture.

SS.

Trailer manufacture.

TT.

Wood preserving by creosote or other impregnation treatment.

613.2

Conditional Uses. Uses permitted on review and recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission and approval by the Board of Mayor and Alderman, including other similar heavy manufacturing uses and Junkyards.

613.3

[Off-Street Parking and Loading Requirements.] Off-street parking and loading requirements shall conform to Article IV, General Regulations.

613.4

[Signs and Off-Site Outdoor Advertising.] Signs and Off-Site Outdoor Advertising Signs shall conform to Article IV, General Regulations.

613.5

Additional Regulations.

A.

Development plan review, consistent with the requirements and the process defined in Article VIII, is required for applicable uses.

B.

City of Waveland Design Guidelines Ordinance shall apply.

Sec. 614. - Use requirements for a Special Use District, S-1.

Within a Special Use District, as shown on the "Zoning Map, City of Waveland, Mississippi," the following use provisions shall apply:

614.1

Purpose of District. The purpose of a Special Use District is to enable the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City of Waveland, Mississippi, to establish zoning districts for mixed uses of land in accordance with the following procedures and regulations:

A.

Establishment of District. The establishment of a Special Use District shall adhere to the regulations imposed for like categories or functions under this Zoning Ordinance.

B.

Types of Districts. The types of Special Use Districts which could be established shall include, but not be limited to:

1.

Medical Complex District to include activities such as hospital, public health centers, nurses training facilities, pathology laboratories, doctor's clinics and offices, extended care and nursing facilities, dental clinics and offices and other closely related and compatible uses.

2.

Recreational District to include active and passive activities such as neighborhood centers, parks, playgrounds, swimming pools, picnic areas and other closely related and compatible uses.

3.

Educational Institutions Districts to include activities such as grade schools, secondary schools and colleges, auditoriums, libraries, recreational facilities and other closely related and compatible uses.

4.

Central Business District to include retail and wholesale activities, light industrial uses, high density residential use and uses outlined in the following public district.

5.

Public district to include municipal function and services such as city hall, county courthouse, fire departments, police departments, post office, public utilities, public parking complexes and other closely related and compatible uses.

6.

Housing district to include residential uses as single- and two-family residences, garden apartments, town houses and high density development.

614.2

General Procedures.

A.

Consideration of a proposed Special Use District shall follow the procedures for subdivision approval even if the ownership of land is not to be subdivided. These procedures require that the Board of Mayor and Alderman sequentially approve a Conceptual Plan, a Preliminary Plat, and a Final Plat after the review by and upon the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission.

B.

In applying for a Special Use District or an amendment to such a district, an applicant shall first submit to the Zoning Official a conceptual plan showing the boundaries of the proposed district in relationship to surrounding properties, all uses sought to be permitted in such district and the areas or zones in which each such use shall be conducted, and the proposed streets and lot patterns. Accompanying the conceptual plan shall be a report showing the need for such a District and a general assessment of its impact on adjacent and surrounding areas. This step does not require a formal application or filing fee. Upon receipt of this material, the Zoning Official may, with the concurrence of the Planning and Zoning Commission, request that the Site Plan Review Committee timely review the plan and report to the Planning and Zoning Commission with respect to such plan and report.

C.

In addition to the requirements of the Subdivision Ordinance, the overall Development Plan to be submitted for Preliminary Plat approval shall include, but not be limited to:

1.

Plans showing the locations of delivery points, loading and storage areas, walls, fences, screen planting, signs, lighting devices and pedestrian walks and the sites and conceptual footprints of principal structures.

2.

Plans illustrating adequate off-street parking pursuant to the standards established in this Ordinance.

3.

Plans showing entrances and exits to the Special Use District and traffic routing systems designed to minimize effects of traffic generated by the district and areas within the district.

4.

Such other information as the Planning and Zoning Commission may require, including information needed for the City to adequately estimate the cost of the City's providing essential services to the proposed Special Use District.

D.

The Planning and Zoning Commission may recommend to the Board of Mayor and Alderman to attach reasonable special conditions to the approval of such district or amendments thereto in order to ensure that there will be no departure from the intent of this Zoning Ordinance.

E.

The Board of Mayor and Alderman may establish a schedule of reasonable fees to be charged for plat review.

F.

The district shall be developed according to the approval of the Final Plat. Building Permits and Certificates of Occupancy shall be required for each building according to this and other applicable ordinances.

614.3

General Regulations. All Special Use Districts shall:

A.

Contain a minimum of five (5) acres, except for an expansion of an existing Special Use District. If the existing Special Use District does not contain five (5) acres, then the additional acreage shall contain at least the amount needed to bring the total land area to five (5) acres.

B.

Be compatible with adjacent land use; if not, adequate buffers and screening shall be required.

C.

Have street construction commenced within one (1) year of the approval of Final Plat. If initial construction (for example footings, foundations, etc.) does not begin within one year, all land shall revert to the original zoning. In any case, where there was no original zoning, all land will be re-zoned to conform to adjacent uses.

D.

Conform to established regulations. Even though this district will have mixed uses, each separate use will meet the requirements of similar uses in other district. For example, all commercial uses in this district will comply with the applicable commercial regulations as set forth in this Zoning Ordinance.

E.

Be binding upon the applicant or applicants, their successors and assigns and shall limit the development to all conditions and limitations established in such plans.

G.

Submit proposed expansions or revisions to any originally approved Special Use District, construction, plan or use to the Planning and Zoning Commission.

H.

The Planning and Zoning Commission shall review and make recommendations to the Board of Mayor and Alderman which shall approve, deny or modify any such construction or use.